CVE-2026-68305: linux-hwe-7.0 vulnerabilities
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 7.0.0-43.43~24.04.1 soon.
Data as of 13 Nov 2026, 01:27 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-43.43~24.04.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 12 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu linux-hwe-7.0 package to 7.0.0-43.43~24.04.1.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-hwe-7.0pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-hwe-7.0?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A security update is available and should be applied promptly. Users should upgrade to Linux kernel version 7.0.0-43.43~24.04.1 or later as provided by the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS security notice USN-9018-2. After applying the update, a system reboot is required to activate the fixes. Due to an ABI change, all third-party kernel modules must be recompiled and reinstalled. Following these steps will mitigate the vulnerabilities addressed in this advisory.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel affecting a wide range of subsystems and drivers. These flaws could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system. The issues impact numerous components including various architectures, network and storage drivers, USB subsystems, filesystems, and security modules. A patch addressing these vulnerabilities is available and included in Linux kernel version 7.0.0-43.43~24.04.1 for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-9018-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-68305 (opens in a new tab)
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